MH Wilds Beta Test Extension Considered After Sudden PSN Outage

Monster Hunter Wilds is considering extending its Open Beta Test 2 by 24 hours following a significant PlayStation Network outage. This article details the outage's impact and the potential beta extension.

24-Hour PlayStation Network Downtime Impacts Beta Test

Due to a 24-hour PlayStation Network outage starting February 7th, 6 PM EST, Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds) is exploring a one-day extension for Open Beta Test 2. The outage rendered all online PlayStation console games inaccessible, including the MH Wilds beta. Service was restored around 8 PM EST, according to the official PlayStation NA X (Twitter) account.

While the exact timing of the extension hasn't been announced, a 24-hour extension is planned to compensate for lost playtime. This could occur anytime between the end of Beta Test 2 Part 2 and February 27th, the day before the game's official release. Part 1 of Beta Test 2 concluded, and Part 2 begins February 13th, 7 PM PT. Players can anticipate resuming gameplay and potentially encountering the amusing low-poly character bug.

The Hilarious Low-Poly Bug Returns

Capcom acknowledges the beta build's outdated nature and the presence of bugs, including the infamous low-poly character glitch. This glitch, resulting from texture loading issues, transforms characters, Palicos, and monsters into blocky, low-resolution versions. Instead of frustration, this bug has become a source of amusement, with players sharing their humorous encounters on social media. MH Wilds developers are aware and appreciate the player response, but recommend experiencing the game with proper specifications upon official release.

Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the acclaimed series, introduces an open-world setting – the Forbidden Lands. Players assume the role of a Hunter investigating this mysterious region and its apex predator, the White Wraith. The game launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 28th, 2025.

Significant PlayStation Network Outage

PlayStation attributed the outage to an "operational issue" and apologized for the inconvenience. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive five extra days of service as compensation. However, the lack of communication during the outage drew criticism, prompting comparisons to the 2011 PSN outage caused by a hacker attack affecting 77 million accounts. The 2011 incident resulted in a three-and-a-half-week service interruption, during which Sony maintained consistent communication with users.